Engineering Manager - Civil/Structural Design (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

Job Description Summary

• The Manager, Civil & Structural Engineering is responsible for leading and providing leadership to a diverse technical team of dedicated engineers and scientists in the planning, design, analysis, and execution of projects. This position provides technical leadership, resource management, quality oversight, and strategic direction to ensure successful project delivery while maintaining compliance with applicable codes, standards, safety requirements, and company objectives. The team is primarily responsible for the design of the BWRX-300 reactor building and provides expertise and support for the design of the balance of plant structures. The team works collaboratively both internally and externally with a global team of partner organizations and suppliers to successfully deliver Nuclear New Plant Projects for GE Hitachi Nuclear
• This role combines engineering expertise, project management, team leadership, and client engagement to support business growth and operational excellence

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• •Provide technical oversight : Review and approve calculations, designs, specifications, reports and construction documents. Act as the technical authority for complex civil and structural challenges.
• •Set engineering standards : Establish design procedures, best practices and quality standards. Make sure work meets applicable industry codes and regulatory requirements.
• •Lead and develop your team : Mentor and manage civil and structural engineers, designers and technical specialists. Conduct performance reviews and support career growth. Build a team culture of safety, quality, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• •Plan people and workload : Manage staffing, workload and resource allocation across multiple projects.
• •Deliver projects : Oversee civil and structural deliverables from concept through construction support. Keep projects on schedule, within budget and to quality expectations.
• •Coordinate across disciplines : Work with mechanical, electrical, geotechnical and project management teams. Identify project risks and plan how to reduce them.
• •Engage clients and stakeholders : Act as the main technical contact for clients, contractors, suppliers and regulatory agencies. Support proposals, scope development and contract negotiations. Present technical roadmaps, risks and recommendations to senior leaders across the business.
• •Maintain quality and compliance : Follow quality management systems and engineering procedures. Support internal and external audits. Meet environmental, safety and permitting requirements. Apply lessons learned to improve future work.
• •Manage budgets and performance : Manage department budgets and labor forecasts. Track project performance, productivity and utilization. Support estimating and cost control, and find ways to improve efficiency and profitability.

Required Qualifications

• •Bachelor's degree in civil, structural or mechanical engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• •15+ years of experience in the nuclear, power or similar industry.
• •10+ years of design, development and deployment experience for power plants or similar facilities in the power, process or marine industries, including high-reliability and harsh-environment projects.
• •3+ years leading or supervising engineers on multidisciplinary projects, including work in a matrix organization.
• •Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States or Canada, or the ability to obtain one.

Eligibility Requirements:

• •The preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC but highly qualified remote (U.S based) candidates will be considered.
• •This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Preferred Qualifications

• •Master's degree in Structural Engineering or a related field.
• •Experience with United States and international nuclear regulation and licensing, especially for boiling water reactor (BWR) technology.
• •Experience on power generation, nuclear, industrial, energy or infrastructure projects.
• •Knowledge of seismic design and advanced structural analysis.
• •Experience with international design standards and global project execution.
• •Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• •Experience acting as a liaison between teams in different geographic locations.
• •Clear communication, facilitation and presentation skills for technical and business audiences, including in high-pressure situations.
• •Technical writing experience for requirements, design, test, report and procurement documents.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. ​

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline:

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $131,700.00 and $219,300.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 09, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Candidates should be aware that this role involves a client's critical infrastructure; shortlisted candidates would therefore be subject to heightened security checks as directed by our clients. All personal data will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our data protection policies, solely for recruitment and security purposes.